Facilities Engineer, Ford Energy

Ford; Glendale (KY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Ford Energy in the United States is seeking a Facilities Engineer to ensure the technical integrity and uptime of a startup manufacturing environment. You will lead safety, reliability, and data-driven maintenance initiatives to keep critical utilities systems running.

You will collaborate with Production, Quality, and EHS, drive continuous improvement, and develop predictive maintenance programs for long-term asset health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• 6+ years experience in facilities/utilities.
• Experience in high-growth manufacturing or chemical processing environments.
• Flexibility to support across shifts, nights, weekends, and extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead with integrity to ensure safe, reliable operation of mission-critical facilities and utilities systems.
• Apply data-driven maintenance strategies to optimize complex systems.
• Maintain documentation (SOPs, P&IDs, compliance logs) for Audit Ready status.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and EHS teams to support 24/7 facility operations.
• Develop predictive and preventative maintenance programs prioritizing long-term asset health.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

P&IDs

CMMS

SCADA

Technical drawings

Electrical Power Distribution

Controls

Job description

We made history and now we work to transform the future – for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly‑owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford’s century of manufacturing excellence and world‑class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid‑scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US‑built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid.

Why Ford Energy?

At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry‑leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance‑based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands. Learn more at https://fordenergy.com.

In this position...

As a Facilities Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the technical integrity and operational uptime of our startup manufacturing environment. In this critical role, you will:

• Lead with Integrity: Ensure the safe, reliable, and ethical operation of mission critical facilities and utilities systems.
• Innovate: Apply an entrepreneurial mindset to optimize complex systems through data‑driven maintenance strategies.
• Drive Excellence: Be the subject matter expert for facilities/ utilities reliability, ensuring our facility operates with the precision required to deliver world‑class energy products.

What you’ll do...

Operational Excellence & Quality Systems

• Drive adherence to the Quality Operating System (QOS) and Production System standards, ensuring consistent execution of quality processes across energy storage system manufacturing.
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and reliability of equipment with unwavering attention to safety and compliance.
• Monitor system performance (pressures, flow rates, energy consumption) to ensure maximum efficiency and alignment with the Ford Energy Production System.
• Lead troubleshooting efforts for a wide range of systems, utilizing root cause analysis to prevent recurrence.
• Maintain meticulous utility documentation including SOPs, P&IDs, and compliance logs, ensuring 'Audit Ready' status at all times.
• Champion continuous improvement and structured problem‑solving, ensuring capability is developed at the lowest level of the organization.

Leadership & Culture

• Embrace the Gemba philosophy: Regularly engage on the floor to monitor equipment health, listen to technicians, and solve problems where the work happens.
• Remove Barriers: Proactively identify and resolve technical constraints to ensure the production team has the utilities required for 'First Time Through' (FTT) success.
• Collaborate across functions: Work seamlessly with Production, Quality, and EHS teams to support 24/7 facility operations.
• Coordinate and oversee vendor and contractor activities with a focus on safety, integrity, and high‑quality workmanship.
• Establish a “Leaders as Teachers” environment by coaching Team Leaders and Team Members to build quality ownership and capability.
• Foster a culture of accountability, communication, and recognition, reinforcing behaviors that support safety and quality excellence.

Strategic Reliability

• Achieve business results by delivering on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and meeting corporate standards for timing, budget, and First Time Through (FTT) capability.
• Develop and manage predictive and preventative maintenance programs that prioritize long‑term asset health over short‑term fixes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on energy efficiency and sustainability.
• Assist with capital projects, equipment upgrades, and the commissioning of new utility infrastructure as the site scales.

Capabilities for Success

• Resilient Problem Solver: Remains calm and decisive during utility outages or critical system failures, driving toward rapid restoration.
• Integrity‑Driven: Committed to the highest safety standards (OSHA, NFPA) and environmental compliance without compromise.
• Complexity Manager: Skilled at managing the technical nuances of large scale facilities and utilities systems while communicating impacts clearly to leadership.
• Agile Mindset: Comfortable navigating the ambiguity of a startup environment where processes are being built and refined in real‑time.

You’ll have...

• Bachelor’s degree in an engineering discipline; however, candidates with substantial Facilities or Utilities engineering experience (6+ years) will be considered.
• Direct experience operating and maintaining Facilities and/or Utilities systems, including but not limited to: Hot Oil Systems, HVACD, Water Systems, Chillers, Electrical Power Distribution, Building Infrastructure, Technical Facilities Management, Boilers, Chemical Processes, Controls, SCADA, etc.
• Experience in high‑growth manufacturing or chemical processing environments.
• Flexibility to support business needs by working across shifts, including nights, weekends, and extended hours as required.

Even better, you may have...

• Master’s degree in Engineering, manufacturing, or related field preferred
• Battery or Chemical Manufacturing experience.
• Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Proficiency in reading P&IDs, technical drawings, and experience with CMMS platforms.
• Strong knowledge of electrical (medium and low voltage) and instrumentation systems, PLCs, automation, or SCADA platforms.
• Strong project management skills and experience supervising specialized contractors.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems including pumps, valves, piping, etc.

Leadership Attributes

• Strategic Visionary: Able to translate the rapidly evolving global energy storage market into actionable maintenance strategies.
• Decisive Under Pressure: The ability to remain calm and make rapid, data‑driven decisions during facility constraints or critical equipment failures.
• Adaptability: The resilience to lead a team through the ambiguity of a new site startup, where processes are being built and refined in real‑time.
• Business Partner: The ability to translate technical maintenance requirements into sound financial business cases for executive stakeholders Visionary strategic thinker able to navigate rapidly evolving global energy storage markets.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp‑up programs, subsidized back‑up child care and more
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time.

Company: As Ford establishes a wholly owned subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems, this role will initially be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the subsidiary within one year.

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600–$144,900. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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